How to Perform a Hammerfist in Junsado

The hammerfist strike is effective for in-close fighting. A downward hammerfist to the face is an unexpected and powerful deterrent.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

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1. Face forward with your feet shoulders' width apart. Step forward on one leg with your knee bent. Your back leg will be straight (front stance).
2. Form the striking hand into a fist. The striking hand will be the same side as your back leg. Remember to keep your thumb on the outside of your fist, curved over the index finger.
3. Raise your fist above and behind the same-side shoulder, with the bottom of your hand facing up and out.
4. Strike forward and downward in a circular arc to the target, striking with the bottom (fleshy) part of the fist.

Tips & Warnings

• Use only when striking from above a target area. Lower your hips and throw your back into your downward arc to gain power.
• Practice speed and timing with a partner.
• Three other hammerfist strikes are inside, reverse and backward. Targets include the jaw, ribs, face, kidneys, groin, thigh and spine.
• Practicing the martial arts is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.